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Vacation Rental or Hotel: Which Is Right for Your European Vacation? 06/28/2017 08:00pm • Planning a trip to Europe can be overwhelming, especially if you want to visit multiple countries. And when it comes to booking accommodations, whether you're interested in staying in a hotel or a rental, making the right choice is imperative, as your vacation lodgings will determine where you rest 5 Top Online Consignment Shops for Selling Your Clothes 06/28/2017 08:00pm • Online consignment stores make it simple to unload rarely used outfits and make money at the same time. Shoppers are often eager to find clothing at a discount. "It's often the first thing avid fashionistas check in the morning and the last thing they do at night," says Malinda Sanna, founder and C DC-area travelers expected to set Fourth of July weekend record 06/28/2017 02:37am • WASHINGTON — If you plan to leave town over the long Fourth of July weekend, you'll likely help set a record.  AAA Mid-Atlantic predicts more than 1.1 million people in the greater Washington area will travel at least 50 miles from home between Friday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 4. That woul How to Retire in Canada 06/27/2017 08:00pm • When searching for a place to retire, many Americans look south of the border. If you can adopt another language and feel at home with another culture, the savings that come with moving south can be a big help in retirement. However, moving north can be a good option as well. While retirement in Ca Is the Renting Trend Turning Around? 06/27/2017 08:00pm • National homeownership rates hit 50-year lows last year during the second quarter, slipping to just 62.9 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Since then, rates have climbed slightly to 63.6 percent in the first quarter of 2017. This is 0.1 percent higher than the first quarter of 2016 befor 3 Keys to Remaining a Profitable Landlord in the Age of Airbnb 06/26/2017 08:00pm • It's no secret that rental properties can be a great investment. However, just like all entrepreneurs, landlords need to adapt to changes in the market in order to minimize risk and remain profitable. In this age of rental sites like Airbnb, landlords are increasingly faced with the issue of tenant Pack These 8 Items to Save You Money on Your Next Vacation 06/26/2017 08:00pm • Summer travel is lots of fun, but it can also be incredibly expensive. The expenses you expect are bad enough -- the cost of the plane ticket, the hotel, the rental car, the meals -- but it's those little (and big) unexpected costs that get you in the end, resulting in a heavier credit card bill th 10 Things Retirees Need to Know About Housing 06/25/2017 08:00pm • For most retirees, your house is your biggest and most valuable asset. You might be planning to retire in place, sell it to move to a retirement mecca, use it to produce some much-needed income or leave it to your kids as part of an estate. But your home's value can fluctuate over time. Here are te Should you buy a house in a college town? 06/25/2017 08:00pm • You may have found the perfect home to purchase. But is it still ideal if it's in a college town? Whether you plan for your family to live in the home or rent it out, there are quite a few things to consider about owning real estate in a college town before you close the deal. From the area's 11 campgrounds with the best amenities for families 06/22/2017 10:00am • For many American families, camping is a time-honored tradition. Once warm weather hits, they pack into cars or campers and head to their favorite campground or state park for copious amounts of outdoor fun. Being one with nature is easy when you're camping in a tent under the stars or cuddled up 7 things to know about the upcoming Metro fare hikes 06/22/2017 05:04am • WASHINGTON — Metro is raising fares Sunday for bus, rail and some paratransit riders. Other local bus systems — such as the Fairfax Connector and Montgomery County’s Ride On, which generally keep fares in line with Metro — are mirroring the fare increases. Here are seven things Metro r Do You Need Renters Insurance? 06/21/2017 08:00pm • When the building that housed Paul Joseph's office burnt to the ground, it could have been a bad situation. After all, the space was rented, and the insurance policy held by Joseph's landlord didn't cover the office contents. Fortunately, the attorney and certified public accountant with the firm J 7 Steps to Retire in Your 50s 06/18/2017 08:00pm • Early retirement rarely happens by chance. Like any other big goal, early retirement requires intricate planning, serious dedication and a whole lot of work. If your goal is retiring before age 50, the time to start laying the groundwork is now. Here are some steps aspiring early retirees should i How to Take a Summer Vacation on the Cheap 06/14/2017 08:00pm • Summer is in full swing, and if you haven't dipped into your vacation time yet, the next few months provide the perfect opportunity. Hesitating because you think you can't get away without dropping thousands of dollars? Think again. There are plenty of money-saving tricks, tips and hacks to make yo 6 Ways to Diversify Income Streams in Retirement 06/13/2017 08:00pm • Social Security serves as a baseline for providing reliable retirement income. But it's not enough to cover the desired lifestyle of most retirees. For some, pensions provide an additional layer of income, but they've become less common in the past few decades. Your retirement nest egg is not a fin